‘Just the Right BPM to Make You Happy’: Tim Ream, Timo Werner & More MLS Stars Pick Their Songs of the Summer, From Ella Langley to Rod Wave
Petar Musa, Maxime Crepeaú, Denis Bouanga & Joseph Paintsil are also among the soccer stars sharing their current summer jams with Billboard .
The 2026 Songs of the Summer playlist for Major League Soccer (MLS) has been unveiled ahead of the season's finale. Twelve MLS stars have shared their personal picks from the diverse range of music genres, including country, dance, rap, and pop. Three of the featured players are 2026 FIFA World Cup athletes: Tim Ream (Team USA) representing Charlotte FC, Petar Musa from FC Dallas representing Croatia, and Maxime Crepeaú from Orlando City SC representing Canada.
The playlist also includes 10 other MLS teams across the United States. In addition to these selections, Ghanaian soccer star Joseph Paintsil from LA Galaxy also added his own song, "LA Galaxy," as his Song of the Summer, blending Afrobeats, R&B, and hip-hop for his fans.
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